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Findng the right doctor?

I had a bad experience with my psychiatrist and I don't think he is working on helping me more. I would like to see a new one but how do I know the next one won't jerk me around? I guess what I am really asking is how do I get to know what their qualifications are? I printed out a list of shrinks in my area and they only list name, number and address. This certainly isn't enough information for me! I would like to know their age and how long they have been in practice also, so I can pick from them.

Each afternoon and night I have been having some anxiety I can't seem to stand anymore. This doctor told me to ignore it. I told him I can't ignore it that is why I am telling him about the problem! So I really need some advice because I am in so much agony in the latter part of the day. I don't know why my mornings are better and why evenings are so bad!

As far as finding the right doctor, I don't have much experience with this, but I do know that you have the right to know the qualifications of your doctor (or potential doctor). Try calling the office and asking about the doctor. Ask to speak to him or her over the phone for a few minutes and explain that you are looking for a new pdoc but want some more information about him/her first. What kind of degree/qualifications does he have? How long have you been practicing? What is your area of speciality/expertise?

If they can't or won't give it to you over the phone, then when you find a doctor you are interested in visiting (probably because the location is convienent and they are taking new patients), ask all this stuff at the first appointment, before you decide to take them on as your doc.

Bless you sweetie and all I can say is I hope you find the right one. If you come across a doc who explains to you about breathing techniques... you re onto a winner. I was then shown how to notice other things that I do such as catastrophise situations in my head to the point of panic attacks. I didnt even realise that this was one of my behaviours however I am learning to rationalise things easier now which is then helping my anxiety xxx

I love your avatar - reminds me of a lost pet. We are having a crisis in our area of trying to locate people for help. I got numbers through my insurance and phone book and called nine places and only found one that was taking new patients and they said it would be 3-6 months before I could get an appt and to go to the ER if I needed help now. Is it like that where you are? You should be able to find a doc that you get along with and like and have a good relationship with and I wish you the best. I will send a prayer your way and hopefully you will get to someone that will help.

Well in my area it is all about the insurance. And if I have to pay cash it is insane how much money these people want! I used to be able to pay to see a psychiatrist. This doctor I am seeing now requires 250 dollars an hour. I have a copay so don't need to put out like that. I guess I will have to find a good moment to make phone calls and ask questions. Just don't know what else there is to do. Thank you for your prayer offer, I can use the help.

MOooser, I will hope I find someone useful and thank you. You all helped me stay focus, I will keep trying. Thanks everyone!

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